Meal Counts And Claim Submission

1. A provider submits her April claim. Three days later she discovers that she has forgotten to include an enrollment form for a new child that started in April. She has a signed and dated enrollment form in her home. Can the provider submit it to the sponsor now and still recieve reimbursement for meals in April?

Yes

No

The provider can submit the enrollment form for the new child now and still receive reimbursement for meals in April because the claim was submitted within the required timeframe. As long as the provider has the signed and dated enrollment form, they can submit it to the sponsor and request reimbursement for the meals provided to the new child in April.

Explanation

The provider can submit the enrollment form for the new child now and still receive reimbursement for meals in April because the claim was submitted within the required timeframe. As long as the provider has the signed and dated enrollment form, they can submit it to the sponsor and request reimbursement for the meals provided to the new child in April.

2. Shelly's assistant helps her record the menus and attendance records. Before submitting her claim for reimbursement to VOCS Shelly must check for accuracy because as the provider Shelly is reponsible for any errors.

True

False

As the provider, Shelly is responsible for any errors in the menus and attendance records that her assistant helps her record. Therefore, before submitting her claim for reimbursement to VOCS, Shelly must check for accuracy to ensure that there are no mistakes or inaccuracies that could potentially lead to financial or administrative issues.

Explanation

As the provider, Shelly is responsible for any errors in the menus and attendance records that her assistant helps her record. Therefore, before submitting her claim for reimbursement to VOCS, Shelly must check for accuracy to ensure that there are no mistakes or inaccuracies that could potentially lead to financial or administrative issues.

3. If a provider is licensed for 14 children and her helper is not present, small family child care capacity rules apply.

True

False

If a provider is licensed for 14 children and her helper is not present, small family child care capacity rules apply. This means that the provider can only care for a smaller number of children, typically their own children, in the absence of the helper. Therefore, the statement is true.

Explanation

If a provider is licensed for 14 children and her helper is not present, small family child care capacity rules apply. This means that the provider can only care for a smaller number of children, typically their own children, in the absence of the helper. Therefore, the statement is true.

4. David is five years old and is seated at the table where breakfast is being served. The provider has all the required components on the table. She encourages him to serve himself. He tells the provider that he is not hungry. Can the provider claim him for the meal?

Yes - the food was actively offered

No - he refused the meal

Yes, the provider can claim him for the meal because even though he refused the meal, the food was actively offered to him. The fact that the provider encouraged him to serve himself indicates that the intention was for him to eat the meal. Therefore, the provider can still consider him as having been offered the meal, regardless of whether he chose to eat or not.

Explanation

Yes, the provider can claim him for the meal because even though he refused the meal, the food was actively offered to him. The fact that the provider encouraged him to serve himself indicates that the intention was for him to eat the meal. Therefore, the provider can still consider him as having been offered the meal, regardless of whether he chose to eat or not.

5. A provider has a newly enrolled child that she began claiming for meals on Feb. 2. The parent signs and dates the Child Enrollment Form Feb. 12. On what date will VOCS begin to reimburse meals?

Feb. 1

Feb. 12

Feb. 2

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Explanation

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6. A provider submits her claim via WebKids on the first day of the month. A few days later she checks her Claim Error Report and sees that she was not reimbursed for several lunches for David due to the fact that he was not approved for these meals. What should the provider do?

Nothing, she is is out of luck

Call VOCS by the 10th of the month and they will update the child's schedule and reprocess your claim.

Call VOCS by the last day of the month and update the child's schedule

The provider should call VOCS by the 10th of the month and they will update the child's schedule and reprocess the claim. This is because the claim error report shows that the provider was not reimbursed for several lunches for David because he was not approved for these meals. By contacting VOCS and updating the child's schedule, the provider can ensure that the meals are approved and the claim can be processed again for reimbursement.

Explanation

The provider should call VOCS by the 10th of the month and they will update the child's schedule and reprocess the claim. This is because the claim error report shows that the provider was not reimbursed for several lunches for David because he was not approved for these meals. By contacting VOCS and updating the child's schedule, the provider can ensure that the meals are approved and the claim can be processed again for reimbursement.

7. Children may be claimed for reimbursement up to the age of 13 years old.

True

False

Children may be claimed for reimbursement up to the age of 13 years old. This means that parents or guardians can receive reimbursement for expenses related to their children's care, such as medical expenses or educational expenses, until the child reaches the age of 13. After this age, the child may no longer be eligible for reimbursement.

Explanation

Children may be claimed for reimbursement up to the age of 13 years old. This means that parents or guardians can receive reimbursement for expenses related to their children's care, such as medical expenses or educational expenses, until the child reaches the age of 13. After this age, the child may no longer be eligible for reimbursement.

8. A provider wants to claim the following meal schedule: 8:30 breakfast, 10:30 a.m. snack, 12:00 pm lunch. Is this an acceptable meal spacing?

Yes

No

The meal spacing is not acceptable because there is only a 2-hour gap between breakfast and snack, which is not sufficient for proper digestion and nutrient absorption. Ideally, there should be a minimum of 3-4 hours between meals to allow the body to fully process and utilize the nutrients from each meal.

Explanation

The meal spacing is not acceptable because there is only a 2-hour gap between breakfast and snack, which is not sufficient for proper digestion and nutrient absorption. Ideally, there should be a minimum of 3-4 hours between meals to allow the body to fully process and utilize the nutrients from each meal.

9. If a provider is licensed for 8 children and the following chidren are present, is she within her licensed capacity? Joshua - 2 yrs; Rohan - 3 yrs; Kenya - 1 yr; River - 2 yrs; Tatum - 4 yrs; Versi - 5 yrs (not enrolled in kindergarten); Stefano - 6 yrs (in first grade); Peaches - 1 yr

Yes

No

The provider is not within her licensed capacity because she is licensed for 8 children and there are a total of 9 children listed in the question.

Explanation

The provider is not within her licensed capacity because she is licensed for 8 children and there are a total of 9 children listed in the question.

10. A provider prepares and sends lunch each day with Emma who is 7 years old because she does not like the school lunch. Can these lunches be claimed for reimbursement?

Yes

No

No, these lunches cannot be claimed for reimbursement because the provider is not a licensed child care provider.

Explanation

No, these lunches cannot be claimed for reimbursement because the provider is not a licensed child care provider.

11. A provider is licensed for 8 children and 8 children are present how many can be under the age of two?

1

2

3

4

A provider is licensed for 8 children, and since there are already 8 children present, there is no room for any additional children. Therefore, the number of children under the age of two that can be present is limited to the number of available spots, which is 2.

Explanation

A provider is licensed for 8 children, and since there are already 8 children present, there is no room for any additional children. Therefore, the number of children under the age of two that can be present is limited to the number of available spots, which is 2.

12. If a provider is disallowed several meals due to missing meal components and she calls VOCS by the 10th day of the month, VOCS will fix the errors and reprocess the provider's claim.

True

False

If a provider is disallowed several meals due to missing meal components and she calls VOCS by the 10th day of the month, VOCS will fix the errors and reprocess the provider's claim. This statement is false. The correct answer is false because the statement implies that if a provider calls VOCS by the 10th day of the month, they will fix the errors and reprocess the claim. However, there is no guarantee that VOCS will fix the errors and reprocess the claim just because the provider called by the 10th day.

Explanation

If a provider is disallowed several meals due to missing meal components and she calls VOCS by the 10th day of the month, VOCS will fix the errors and reprocess the provider's claim. This statement is false. The correct answer is false because the statement implies that if a provider calls VOCS by the 10th day of the month, they will fix the errors and reprocess the claim. However, there is no guarantee that VOCS will fix the errors and reprocess the claim just because the provider called by the 10th day.

13. There must be a minimum of how many hours between a main meal and a snack?

1 hour

2 hours

3 hours

No time limit

To ensure proper digestion and avoid overeating, it is recommended to wait at least 2 hours between a main meal and a snack. This allows the body enough time to process the main meal before consuming additional food. Waiting for 2 hours also helps to regulate blood sugar levels and prevent unnecessary snacking, promoting a healthier eating pattern.

Explanation

To ensure proper digestion and avoid overeating, it is recommended to wait at least 2 hours between a main meal and a snack. This allows the body enough time to process the main meal before consuming additional food. Waiting for 2 hours also helps to regulate blood sugar levels and prevent unnecessary snacking, promoting a healthier eating pattern.

14. Rohan who is 4 years old arrives at the provider's home at 10:00 a.m. His mom was running late. The provider serves him some 1% milk, oatmeal and berries. The provider can claim this meal as:

A breakfast

A snack

Not claim

The provider can claim this meal as a snack because it is not a full breakfast. The meal consists of 1% milk, oatmeal, and berries, which are typically lighter options for a snack rather than a complete breakfast. Additionally, the fact that Rohan's mom was running late suggests that this meal was a quick and light option served to him before his actual breakfast. Therefore, it would be more appropriate to classify it as a snack rather than a full breakfast.

Explanation

The provider can claim this meal as a snack because it is not a full breakfast. The meal consists of 1% milk, oatmeal, and berries, which are typically lighter options for a snack rather than a complete breakfast. Additionally, the fact that Rohan's mom was running late suggests that this meal was a quick and light option served to him before his actual breakfast. Therefore, it would be more appropriate to classify it as a snack rather than a full breakfast.

15. A child arrives at the provider's home after school at 2:30 p.m. and is fed a snack at this time. At 4:15 the child is hungry so she serves a supper. How many meals can this provider claim for this child?

1

2

0

The provider can claim only 1 meal for this child. The child arrives at the provider's home after school and is fed a snack at 2:30 p.m. Later at 4:15 p.m., the child is hungry and served supper. Since only one meal (supper) is served after the child arrives, the provider can claim only 1 meal for this child.

Explanation

The provider can claim only 1 meal for this child. The child arrives at the provider's home after school and is fed a snack at 2:30 p.m. Later at 4:15 p.m., the child is hungry and served supper. Since only one meal (supper) is served after the child arrives, the provider can claim only 1 meal for this child.

16. A child care home can claim up to 1 breakfast, 1 lunch and 2 snacks per child per day.

True

False

A child care home cannot claim up to 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, and 2 snacks per child per day. The statement is false because child care homes can typically claim reimbursement for only one meal and one snack per child per day, as per the guidelines provided by the relevant authorities.

Explanation

A child care home cannot claim up to 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, and 2 snacks per child per day. The statement is false because child care homes can typically claim reimbursement for only one meal and one snack per child per day, as per the guidelines provided by the relevant authorities.

17. A provider serves dinner at 4:00 p.m.. Max's mom picks him up at 4:10. How long must Max attend after the dinner begins in order for his dinner to be reimbursed?

10 minutes

15 minutes

20 minutes

30 minutes

Max's mom picks him up at 4:10 p.m., which is 10 minutes after the dinner begins at 4:00 p.m. In order for Max's dinner to be reimbursed, he must attend for 30 minutes after the dinner begins. This means that Max must stay at the provider until 4:30 p.m.

Explanation

Max's mom picks him up at 4:10 p.m., which is 10 minutes after the dinner begins at 4:00 p.m. In order for Max's dinner to be reimbursed, he must attend for 30 minutes after the dinner begins. This means that Max must stay at the provider until 4:30 p.m.